[RiderOnTheStorm]

On at least three occasions I have witnessed a line of bicyclists ride through a roundabout whereby the riders at the end of the line enter the roundabout in front of cars already in the roundabout, forcing these cars (including my own on one occasion) to come to a complete stop until the last of the bicyclists exit the roundabout. Can anyone, hopefully including a few bicyclists, clarify the right of way responsibilities here?
Thank you.

[Davonu]

Regardless of vehicle type, the vehicle entering the roundabout must yield to vehicles already in either lane of the roundabout.

[npwalters]

There seems to be a belief by bike riders, riding in packs, that if one bicycle enters a roundabout or starts through a 4 way stop that every bike in that pack enjoys the same right of way. I don't know that this is true.

I had to stop at a 4 way (in the intersection) to allow the 30th or perhaps 40th bicycle ride through.

BTW, I also ride bikes but not with a group.

[coralway]

Every man, and woman, for themselves. That’s the real life policy

[ThirdOfFive]

Originally Posted by RiderOnTheStorm

On at least three occasions I have witnessed a line of bicyclists ride through a roundabout whereby the riders at the end of the line enter the roundabout in front of cars already in the roundabout, forcing these cars (including my own on one occasion) to come to a complete stop until the last of the bicyclists exit the roundabout. Can anyone, hopefully including a few bicyclists, clarify the right of way responsibilities here?
Thank you.

I've seen the same thing.

Individually bicyclists might be pretty nice people, but once that pack mentality takes over....

[VApeople]

Originally Posted by npwalters

There seems to be a belief by bike riders, riding in packs, that if one bicycle enters a roundabout or starts through a 4 way stop that every bike in that pack enjoys the same right of way. I don't know that this is true.

I had to stop at a 4 way (in the intersection) to allow the 30th or perhaps 40th bicycle ride through.

Yeah, the same thing happened to me. I just stopped and let them go through.

As I leave Osceola Hills, I have to cross a MMP that has a STOP sign on it. Often there is a golf cart or bike on the MMP and I never stop to let them get by. I just keep looking forward and proceed at a speed of 5 mph or less.

[Marathon Man]

I support riding (I don't ride myself), however, this is a problem. Forcing a car to stop in a roundabout is not a good thing,

[brianherlihy]

the bike pople are the worst i dont stop and i just drive right past stop sines

[MrFlorida]

I've seen them do this at stop signs also.

[RiderOnTheStorm]

Originally Posted by Davonu

Regardless of vehicle type, the vehicle entering the roundabout must yield to vehicles already in either lane of the roundabout.

Thought so. Thanks.

[Two Bills]

Was there not some law/directive hatched some time back about bicycles in a peleton can follow through if clear for first cyclist?
I seem to remember a post about it.

[JerryP]

Originally Posted by Two Bills

Was there not some law/directive hatched some time back about bicycles in a peleton can follow through if clear for first cyclist?
I seem to remember a post about it.

Yes

b) When stopping at a stop sign, persons riding bicycles in groups, after coming to a full stop and obeying all traffic laws, may proceed through the stop sign in a group of 10 or fewer at a time. Motor vehicle operators must allow one such group to travel through the intersection before moving forward.

[kitnhead]

Question, is there a reason some cyclists don’t use the multi mobile paths? The street really doesn’t seem designed for the bikes.

[Davonu]

Originally Posted by kitnhead

Question, is there a reason some cyclists don’t use the multi mobile paths? The street really doesn’t seem designed for the bikes.

As an avid MM path bike rider, I couldn’t agree more.

On the streets, I’m at the mercy of fast moving automobiles. On a path, I am much more in control of my own safety.

[mickey100]

Originally Posted by JerryP

Yes

b) When stopping at a stop sign, persons riding bicycles in groups, after coming to a full stop and obeying all traffic laws, may proceed through the stop sign in a group of 10 or fewer at a time. Motor vehicle operators must allow one such group to travel through the intersection before moving forward.

Thank you.